This forum has many comments that essentially boil down to something like “thanks/you’re welcome/+1/this/me too/same/agree/disagree/great/etc” that dilute signal-to-noise
I imagine most of these commentators also voted on their parent content, and the comment itself doesn’t add much more than noise beyond that
I disagree because I think writing text to indicate a sentiment is a stronger signal than pressing a button. So while it’s somewhat redundant, it adds new information IMO.
As a writer, I pay attention to these signals when processing feedback.
Thanks. A sympathetic disagree from me. I think that knowing what specific people think is signal not noise. Who thinks what is often some of the most important information to communicate.
If you know I generally agree with you and support you you are much more likely to talk to me or to collaborate on projects etc. The converse is true if you know I disagree with you about many things. You don’t get that information from my votes.
I think I agree with you in most cases, but every 1 in 5 or so I think, “Oh, it’s interesting that [Person X in particular] thinks that,” or “Aww, it’s sweet that this person was so grateful for the parent comment that they felt they had throw in a comment on top of a strong upvote,” or “Haha, lc you beat me to it.”
This forum has many comments that essentially boil down to something like “thanks/you’re welcome/+1/this/me too/same/agree/disagree/great/etc” that dilute signal-to-noise
I imagine most of these commentators also voted on their parent content, and the comment itself doesn’t add much more than noise beyond that
I disagree because I think writing text to indicate a sentiment is a stronger signal than pressing a button. So while it’s somewhat redundant, it adds new information IMO.
As a writer, I pay attention to these signals when processing feedback.
Isn’t that what the strong upvote is for?
I agree
Thanks. A sympathetic disagree from me. I think that knowing what specific people think is signal not noise. Who thinks what is often some of the most important information to communicate.
If you know I generally agree with you and support you you are much more likely to talk to me or to collaborate on projects etc. The converse is true if you know I disagree with you about many things. You don’t get that information from my votes.
I imagine that forum norms might be influenced by this post.
I think I agree with you in most cases, but every 1 in 5 or so I think, “Oh, it’s interesting that [Person X in particular] thinks that,” or “Aww, it’s sweet that this person was so grateful for the parent comment that they felt they had throw in a comment on top of a strong upvote,” or “Haha, lc you beat me to it.”